Does anybody know anythign about digital cameras?

i have an older one, a Polaroid PDC 640 and I lost the CD. So I downloaded a driver that's supposed to let me downlaod the pics to my computer. It doesn't work....I don't know what I'm soposed to do with it. I saved it, I ran it, I opened it but nothing is happening. any help would be appreciated.

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Is your computer running Windows XP(SP2) and have you kept your Windows updates current?If so you don't need any software to DL from a digital camera.Plug in the cameras USB cable to your computers USB port. Windows will recognize it and DL the pics.If it doesn't go to the Windows update site and get current on updates and try again

Try setting the camera to the setting in which you use to view your images on it.(before plugging it in to the computer)
If that doesn't work try a different USB port on your computer.Preferably one on the back of the case.
If that doesnt work it could be your USB cable

However if lists your camera by name in my computer but won't recognize the pictures it is probably a software conflict somewhere.

Some of the older cameras make you import images from the camera as a TWAIN source. If you have a graphics program, like Photoshop or PainshopPro, see if there's a TWAIN import facility, you'll probably be able to select the camera as the source and import the images that way

Microsoft Paint has an option to import from a scanner or camera, that might be worth a try too.

Can I use the PDC 640 camera with Windows XP?
Question
Is there any way I can use my PDC 640 camera with my Windows XP computer? I got an error message that says the software is not compatible with Windows NT.
Answer
Yes -- with some minor modifications, you should be able use your PDC 640 camera with a computer running Windows XP.

First, you need to load the PhotoMAX CD that came with your camera. STEP 1 will walk you through installing this CD using the Program Compatibility Wizard built into Windows XP.

After installing the PhotoMAX CD, you will need to download a newer driver for your camera. STEP 2 will walk you through downloading and installing the newer driver. Be sure to follow the instructions in the Read Me file.

Once both steps have been completed, your camera and PhotoMAX software should work on Windows XP.

11. When the Compatibility Wizard asks if the program worked correctly, select Yes and click Next.

12. When the program asks if you want to send information to Microsoft, select No and click Next to finish the installation.

STEP 2 -- Install a new Windows XP compatible camera driver

NOTE: Please read and/or print out these steps before proceeding to the driver page via the link below.

1. At the Download Software page, click on Download Now in the box labeled Twain Driver.

2. In the File Download window that appears, click Save.

3. In the Save As window that appears, select Desktop from the dropdown menu, then click Save. A progress bar will indicate that the file is downloading.

4. When the file has finished downloading, click Close.

5. Close the browser window and go to your desktop.

6. Double-click the small blue icon labeled PDC640ins2e.exe.

7. Follow the instructions to install the program. Polaroid recommends accepting the default settings by clicking Next when prompted.

8. When installation is complete, restart the computer and connect the camera. You should be able to download your pictures.

NOTES

* When you use the Compatibility Wizard to load the PhotoMAX software, you may see the following message: "C:\Windows\System32\Autoexec.nt The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application." This error message appears when a known problem with the Windows XP operating system occurs. A fix for this is available in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.

* Limited testing of the Program Compatibility Wizard has shown that the PhotoMAX application is functional within Windows XP -- however, some special PhotoMAX features (Screensaver, Sticker Store Deluxe) may not work properly.

* If PhotoMAX will not run after using the Program Compatibility Wizard, there may be a conflict with the computer's hardware system. Polaroid's Digital Camera Serial Troubleshooting Guide offers complete overview of serial port conflicts and gives detailed instructions for diagnosing and correcting these errors.

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